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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
I am fine, thank you.В порядке, спасибо.
What about you, Mike?Что насчёт тебя, Майк?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Нет, ничего больше не надо, спасибо.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ещё один бокал белого вина, пожалуйста.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Привет, Джозеф, рад познакомиться.
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Здравствуйте, мадам, к сожалению...
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Ладно, жду тебя, до встречи.
Yes, Cate speaking.Да, Кэйт слушает.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Пожалуй, я буду ещё один бокал вина.
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Да, так будет лучше, спасибо.
Can you still check the stock room, please?Вы все же не могли бы посмотреть на складе, пожалуйста?
Thanks for your kind wishes.Спасибо за твои тёплые поздравления.
Can you leave me alone, please!Отстань от меня, пожалуйста!
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Эмм, я не помню... Ты брал что то мясное, кажется.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Прости, но что на счет жалоб на Пого?
I need them finely chopped, please!Мне нужно очень хорошо покрошенный, пожалуйста!
Good night, see you later.Спокойной ночи, увидимся.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Можешь почистить раковину перед тем, как я начну мыть, пожалуйста?
Can you make it bigger, please?Можешь увеличить, пожалуйста?
Really? Very interesting.Правда? Очень интересно.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional